Nian Gengyao felt as if he had punched a cotton ball, but watching the departing blue figure, he decided not to provoke it further. The most important thing right now was to find a big prey so that he could use his abilities to make the princess see him again. After thinking it over, Nian Gengyao changed direction and stepped into the forest.
This kind of thinking permeated the minds of all the men. Even close friends were torn apart by the struggle for their prey, creating a crack that was difficult to heal. Male instincts were fully aroused, and the princes were not to be underestimated either. Thinking of hunting a live animal that Qingyin liked or gaining Qingyin's admiring gaze, they were all like they had been injected with chicken blood, staring intently at every prey that jumped out.
Qingyin rode on a small white horse that Emperor Kangxi had found for her. The servants carefully led the horse along the edge of the forest. Unlike the others who had strong desires, Qingyin enjoyed the surrounding scenery as if she were on a spring outing.
She hadn't actually walked into the forest before, only looking at it from afar. She hadn't expected there to be a stream in the forest, with tiny fish swimming in the crystal-clear water, which caught her eye.
She stopped the guards leading the horse, and a spirited palace maid gracefully lifted her down. Qingyin sincerely praised the maid who was carrying her: "Aying is really amazing!"
This palace maid was actually a female bodyguard trained by Emperor Kangxi. She was highly skilled in martial arts and was one of the most skilled members of the Blood Droplets. Her ability to achieve such a level undoubtedly demonstrated her excellence. She was a calm and composed person who was assigned by Emperor Kangxi to be by Qingyin's side. Her expressionless face had broken down countless times in front of Qingyin. This time, after receiving praise from Qingyin, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up slightly, and a blush appeared on her face.
"Your Highness is too kind."
Tao Su stood to the side and gently wiped away the water droplets that had just appeared on Qing Yin's forehead. Her movements were so gentle that they were like a feather falling to the ground. The guards who were leading the horse couldn't help but envy the two palace maids who were taking care of the princess.
If only he were a woman, he could take care of the princess himself!
Qingyin squatted on one side of the stream, curiously poking the small fish in the stream with a stick that Aying had broken off. Perhaps because there were few people, the small fish in the stream were not afraid of people. When Qingyin touched them with her stick, they just lazily wagged their tails and slowly swam to another spot.
Qingyin found it amusing and became even more enthusiastic about teasing the little fish.
As the wind blew and birds sang, Lin Qingse, seeing a pure white fox cub, instinctively felt that she would like it. Without hesitation, he immediately chased after the fox cub as it fled, only to be interrupted by the laughter of young girls. Holding the fox cub he had caught up with, he stared at the distinct white figure and froze in place. Princess?
Lin Qingse's commotion was quite loud, and it quickly caught Qingyin's attention. Qingyin's eyes lit up when she saw the arrival of the mission target.
Qingyin spoke up: "Are you Lady Lin Qingse?"
Upon hearing the soft, delicate voice beside her, Lin Qingse blurted out her thoughts without a second thought: "Your humble servant is indeed here to greet Princess Dunke."
Seeing Lin Qingse looking somewhat dazed, Qingyin smiled and suddenly felt that her mission target was quite cute: "Lord Lin, please get up."
Lin Qingse, recalling his earlier rudeness, felt his face burning. Touching the white fox he had hidden in his arms, his heart settled.
"Princess, this is a white fox that I found in the forest. It is two months old and difficult to care for at home. I hope Your Highness would be willing to take it in?"
"good!"
Qingyin was pleasantly surprised to see the round-eyed, fluffy little fox being brought to her. She nodded happily and was about to hug the little fox when Aying, who was quick-witted and agile, took it first.
“Princess, this fox grew up in the wild and is still very wild. It would be better to wait until it has been tamed and trained before getting to know it properly.”
"All right."
Seeing Qingyin's slight disappointment, Lin Qingse felt a pang of sympathy. He humbly said, "How about I hold down the little fox's mouth and paws, so the princess can pet it without worry?"
Qingyin's eyes lit up again. Several palace maids and guards glared at Lin Qingse warily in a direction that Qingyin couldn't see. Where did this glib-tongued girl come from? She actually managed to attract the princess's attention and even used the little fox to seduce the princess. She's shameless!
Lin Qingse seemed oblivious to the glaring gaze directed at her, and gently told Qingyin about the little fox's habits, diet, and temperament. Qingyin was stunned; did the imperial examination even involve zoology?
As soon as Lin Qingse finished speaking, the gentle Tao Su opened her mouth with a forced smile: "Lord Lin is truly well-read and knowledgeable, but this winter hunt is so important that it is really delaying you. Perhaps you should take your leave now."
Aying and the others, who shared a common hatred for the enemy, gave Tao Su a look of approval before secretly glaring at this gentle and refined gentleman of the court.
Lin Qingse lowered her head and said in a low voice, "This humble subject is not strong enough and is not good at riding and archery. I do not aspire to win the championship. It will not hurt to have a few more words with the princess."
Damn it, this bastard is pretending to be weak again! Tao Su's smiling lips froze, and the happy expressions of the others also came to an abrupt halt.
"I heard that Lord Lin has been to the Northwest. Why don't you tell me about it?" Qingyin's voice was already pleasant to hear, and it was so gentle that it easily made everyone who received her dote on her.
Lin Qingse hated the Northwest and those who mocked him for it. Their tone was utterly unkind, filled with contemptuous sarcasm or mockery, which he loathed. But when it came to the princess, it was different. The princess was different; her tone held no disdain, only pure curiosity, which made his memories of the cold Northwest suddenly feel sweet.
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